Councillor Claire Zammit

Annual Council - Thursday, 16th May, 2024 7.30 pm

Councillor Anjna Khurana was elected as Mayor of Islington for 2024/25, with Councillor Jason Jackson as her deputy. Outgoing Mayor, Councillor Gary Heather, was thanked for his service to the borough. Councillor Kaya Comer-Schwartz announced a refreshed Executive, with new responsibilities and some changes in personnel. The Council also approved a number of constitutional amendments relating to the operation of scrutiny, changes to the Members’ Allowances Scheme and procurement rules, and the membership and terms of reference for the Council’s committees.

Children's Services Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 29th April, 2024 7.00 pm

This was the last meeting of the municipal year for the Children's Services Scrutiny Committee. It was also its last meeting as the Children's Services Scrutiny Committee. It will be replaced by the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee, which will have a broader remit, including children's health and well-being.

Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 16th April, 2024 7.30 pm

The Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee of Islington Council met on 16 April 2024. The committee heard annual updates from the North London Waste Authority and from Islington Council's Library and Heritage Service and Employment and Skills service. The committee also approved its draft recommendations on active travel in the borough.

Health and Care Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 15th April, 2024 7.30 pm

The Committee received presentations on the performance of Moorfields Eye Hospital, the Council’s Access to Adult Social Care (ASC) services, its new Access Islington Hubs, and the range of support provided for people who use drugs or alcohol. The Committee also received the quarter 3 performance report for Adult Social Care.

Special public meeting on reaching our 2030 net zero carbon target, Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 11th March, 2024 7.30 pm

The Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee met to discuss progress towards Islington Council's 2030 net zero carbon target, and how to make Islington more climate resilient. The Committee received a report from officers on the progress of various environmental initiatives and discussed several concerns raised by residents.